clouten
Appearance
Middle English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]A denominal formation from clout.
Pronunciation
[edit]Verb
[edit]clouten
- To patch (repair fabric)
- To amend, alter (erroneously)
- To patch together; to make of parts.
- To strike or hit.
- (rare) To treat or ameliorate an illness or injury.
- (rare) To wear rags.
Conjugation
[edit]Conjugation of clouten (weak in -ed)
1Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.